HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10012013 - Annotated AgendaCALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
AND FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AGENCIES, AND AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD
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MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
FEDERAL D. GLOVER,CHAIR, 5th DISTRICT
JOHN GIOIA, 1st DISTRICT
CANDACE ANDERSEN, 2nd DISTRICT
MARY N. PIEPHO, 3rd DISTRICT
KAREN MITCHOFF, VICE CHAIR, 4th DISTRICT
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
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AGENDA
October 1, 2013
9:00 A.M.Convene, Call to Order and Opening Ceremonies
Inspirational Thought- "October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. It is the distant hills once more
in sight, and the enduring constellations above them once again .” ~ Hal Borland
Present: John Gioia, District I Supervisor; Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor; Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor; Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Absent: Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.44 on the following agenda) – Items are subject to removal from
Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public. Items removed from the
Consent Calendar will be considered with the Short Discussion Items.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
DELIBERATION ITEMS
D.1 CONSIDER selecting ICMA-RC as the County's Deferred Compensation Plan provider and directing the Human Resources
Director to negotiate an agreement with ICMA - RC for plan investment and administrative services for the Internal Revenue
Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, for the period February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2017, with the option to
renew for two additional years, as recommended by the County Administrator. (100% User Fees) (Ted Cwiek, Human
Resources Director) continued from September 24, 2013...
The Board voted to authorize Human Resources Department staff to negotiate a new three-year contract with Mass
Mutual, starting January 1, 2014. The contract will include benchmarks for education and recent Mass Mutual
concessions that were made after submission of their response to the County's request for proposals, such as a waiver of
administration fees, other than the initial set-up fee for loans from deferred compensation accounts. The final contract
with Mass Mutual will be presented to the Board for consideration at a later date which will follow negotiation and
creation of the draft document.
Human Resources Department staff was directed to return to the Board in one year with a report on the status of the
deferred compensation program, including a report on education efforts, and statistical information reflecting County
employee investment choices.
Public Speakers included: from Mass Mutual (Merlin Edwards, William Abramowicz, Bob Gleason), Robert Campbell
(Contra Costa County Auditor/Controller), Ken Westerman (Deputy Sheriff's Association), Gwen Downs (retiree), Helen
Lai (chose not to speak), Rollie Katz (Public Employees' Union Local One), and from ICMA-RC (Rosh Cousino and
Michelle Martin).
NO: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
D.2 CONSIDER accepting the Draft TriLink Feasibility Study Report and requesting comments from the Board of Supervisors
for the final report. (Supervisor Piepho)
ACCEPTED the Draft TriLink Feasibility Study Report. The Board also requested that the report be referred to Public
Works and Conservation & Development for additional feedback by no later than November 5, 2013.
SHORT DISCUSSION ITEMS
SD.1 CONSIDER accepting written acknowledgment by the County Administrator (Chief Executive Officer) that he
understands the current and future costs of the health benefit changes for the Deputy Sheriffs' Association and certain persons
retired from classifications represented by the Association, as determined by the County’s actuary in the September 4, 2013
Actuarial Report. (David Twa, County Administrator)
Speaker: Rollie Katz, Public Employees' Union Local One, commented on the proposed changes.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.2 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2013/384 approving the Memoranda of Understanding between Contra Costa
County and Deputy Sheriffs' Association Management Unit and Rank and File Unit, implementing negotiated wage agreements
and other economic terms and conditions of employment beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. (Ted Cwiek, Human
Resources Director)
Rollie Katz, Public Employees' Union Local One, expressed support and concern.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.3 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2013/360 applying health plan modifications to certain persons retired from
classifications represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association. (David Twa, County Administrator)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.4 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2013/373 to amend Resolution No. 2013/318 to provide for salary increases for the
Sheriff-Coroner and Sheriff-Coroner unrepresented sworn positions to parallel those in the new Deputy Sheriffs' Association
Memorandum of Understanding (Management Unit) for the period January 1, 2014 and beyond. (David Twa, County
Administrator)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.5 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2013/346 as approved by the Retirement Board, which establishes the retirement
plan contribution rates for employers and employees effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. (Lisa Driscoll, County
Finance Director)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.6 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2013/383 to approve the Side Letter between Contra Costa County and the Service
Employees International Union, Local 1021, implementing negotiated conditions of employment for employees designated as
Exchange Customer Service Agent I and II's through June 30, 2016 and ACCEPT the report from the Employment and Human
Services Director regarding efforts to assist permanent-intermittent employees in the Covered California Call Center obtain
full-time employment. (Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director and Kathy Gallagher, EHSD Director)
The Supervisors expressed thanks to all of the staff who have helped on the "7 C's" (Contra Costa County Cover
California Call Center), making the October 1, 2013 official start date successful.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD.7 ACCEPT an oral report from the County Administrator on the Affordable Care Act notice requirements to County
employees. (David Twa, County Administrator)
Two letters were provided to the Board prior to the discussion of this item - one letter explains important information regarding the Affordable Care
Act, and a second letter which introduces the 2014 Employee Benefits Information for Open Enrollment.
Rollie Katz, Public Employees' Union Local One, commented on employee understanding of the plans.
Christine Penkala assured the Board that Human Resources would be providing seminars, website links, and staff to
address employees' questions.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD. 8 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
No Consent Items were removed from the Agenda.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
There were no speakers for Short Discussion Item SD.9.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
SD. 10 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
Chair Mitchoff commented on an event to be held on October 10, 2013 for "Restore the Delta" in San Joaquin County,
during which Contra Costa County will receive an award. Chair Mitchoff reminded everyone that there will be no Board
of Supervisors meeting next Tuesday, October 8, 2013. There were no other Board member reports.
Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
1. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.
Employee Organizations: Contra Costa County Employees’ Assn., Local No. 1; Am. Fed., State, County, & Mun. Empl., Locals 512 and 2700; Calif. Nurses
Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union, Local1021; District Attorney’s Investigators Assn.; Deputy Sheriffs Assn.; United Prof. Firefighters, Local 1230; Physicians’ &
Dentists’ Org. of Contra Costa; Western Council of Engineers; United Chief Officers Assn.; Service Empl. Int’l Union United Health Care Workers West; Contra
Costa County Defenders Assn.; Probation Peace Officers Assn. of Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorneys’ Assn.; and Prof. & Tech.
Engineers, Local 21, AFL-CIO.
2. Agency Negotiators: David Twa and Ted Cwiek.
Unrepresented Employees: All unrepresented employees.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(1))
1. Retiree Support Group of Contra Costa County v. Contra Costa County
United States District Court Case No. C 12-00944
There were no announcements from the Closed Session.
ADJOURN
ADJOURN in memory of Ameeya McDonald, a young Pittsburg resident.
CONSENT ITEMS
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Road and Transportation
C. 1 APPROVE the Notice of Intention to Exchange Real Property with East Bay Municipal Utility District, identified as
easements under and on portions of Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 183-260-035, 183-040-004, 183-110-XXX, and 183-093-031, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Walnut Creek area. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/374 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by SCQ Construction, for the
Marsh Creek Road Shoulder Widening project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Brentwood area. (59% East
County Area of Benefit Funds; 32% Federal Funds; 9% Road Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/375 accepting as complete the contracted work performed by VSS International, Inc., for the
2013 Rodeo Terminal Blend Cape Seal project, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Rodeo area. (92% Proposition
1B Funds and 8% Road Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 4 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/371 ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a
portion of Virginia Street for three consecutive working days between October 1, 2013 and October 31, 2013 from 8:00 a.m.
through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of removing and replacing a deteriorated electric power pole, Crockett area. (No fiscal
impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Special Districts & County Airports
C. 5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief-Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, or designee, to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with Northern California Family Center to allow the District to continue providing a "Safe
Place" where runaway and in-crisis youth can turn for help, as recommended by the Fire Chief. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Engineer, Flood Control & Water Conservation District, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the June 16, 2003 Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and the January 28, 2008, Amendment No. 1 with
the City of Pleasant Hill for the Grayson and Murderers' Creek project, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek areas. (100% Drainage
Area 46 Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 7 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/376 declaring October 2013 as Creek and Channel Safety Awareness Month, ACCEPT the
status report from the Public Works Department and the Flood Control & Water Conservation District on the Creek and
Channel Safety Awareness Program, and DIRECT the Public Works Department and the Flood Control & Water Conservation
District to continue with implementation and the annual campaign of a sustainable Creek and Channel Safety Awareness
Program, as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Countywide. (100% Flood
Control District Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Claims, Collections & Litigation
C. 8 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute a conflict waiver with Meyers Nave allowing
the law firm to continue to represent the County on labor and employment matters while also respresenting the City of El
Cerrito, in its own capacity and as the successor to the El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency, in connection with a dispute with the
State Department of Finance related implementation of AB x1 26 and AB 1484.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C. 9 DENY claims by Bridgett Gay, Wendy Hudson, Ana Maria Kruger and Udo Werner Kruger, Hossein Tabrizi, and Kristi
Willis; and amended claim by Keenan Wilkins.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Honors & Proclamations
C.10 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/386 honoring Tim Argenti as the 2013 Distinguished Citizen of the Year, as recommended
by Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.11 ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/381 recognizing October as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, as recommended by
the Health Services Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Appointments & Resignations
C.12 APPOINT Erling Horn to the District II Alternate Seat of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's Fire
Commissioners for a term with an expiration date of June 30, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.13 APPOINT Joseph Rubay and Chris Bura to the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee, as recommended by
Supervisor Andersen.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.14 APPOINT Elizabeth M. Wood to the District IV seat on the Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County, as
recommended by Supervisor Mitchoff.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.15 ACCEPT the resignation of Leila Flores, DECLARE a vacancy in the District V seat on the Rodeo Municipal Advisory
Council, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Appropriation Adjustments
C.16 Sheriff's Emergency Services Division (0362) : APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment No. 5003 authorizing
new revenue in the amount of $54,527 in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services (0362) and appropriating it for support of
the Community Warning System. (100% Health Inspection fees)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.17 Sheriff's Office (0255)/Fleet ISF (0064) : APPROVE Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment No. 5006 authorizing the
transfer of appropriations in the amount of $60,000 from the Sheriff's Office (0255) to General Services-Fleet Replacement
(0064) for the replacement of vehicles #2009, #2930 and #2938 outside of the regular replacement cycle due to accidents
and/or collisions. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Personnel Actions
C.18 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21243 to reallocate the Public Works class of Fleet Services Manager-
Exempt (unrepresented) on the Salary Schedule. (100% Internal Services Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.19 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21340 to add three Social Worker positions (represented) in the Employment
and Human Services Department. (100% State)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.20 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21366 to add one Planner I position (represented) in the Department of
Conservation and Development. (100% Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.21 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21368 to add one Public Health Program Specialist I position (represented)
in the Health Services Department. (100% Department of Housing and Urban Development Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.22 ADOPT Position Adjustment Request No. 21370 to add one Mental Health Employment Placement Specialist position
(represented) in the Health Services Department. (100% Mental Health Services Act)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.23 ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21369 to add one Health Plan Sales Representative (represented) position in
the Health Services Department.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Leases
C.24 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a sub-sublease with Concord Jet Service, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide aircraft hangar, office space and helicopter fuel for the period May 1, 2013
through April 30, 2015. (100% General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Grants & Contracts
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreements between the County and the following agencies for receipt of fund and/or services:
C.25 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, to apply for and accept Contra
Costa County Department of Conservation & Development, Community Development Block Grant Consortium funding for
Small Business Development Program services in an amount not to exceed $61,571, for the period July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014. (No County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.26 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California
Department of Health Care Services, to pay the County an amount up to $8,113,337,000, for the Managed Mental Health Care
Project, for Medi-Cal eligible residents of Contra Costa County, for the period from May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018. (No
County match)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE execution of agreement between the County and the following parties as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or
services:
C.27 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Terri
Oyarzun (dba Goats R Us) to increase the payment limit by $150,000 to a new payment limit of $400,000, with no change in
the original term of June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014, for vegetation management services, Countywide. (100% Various
Flood Control Zone Funds)
C.28 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Human Resources or designee, to execute contract amendments with
AppleOne Staffing Services and Nelson Staffing Services to extend the terms from October 22, 2013 through October 21, 2014
and to increase the payment limits by $1,500,000 to new payment limits of $4,500,000, each, for temporary staffing services,
Countywide. (100% charges to user departments)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.29 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment
with ECS Imaging, Inc., effective October 1, 2013, to extend the term from October 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and increase the
payment limit by $249,480 to a new payment limit of $349,430 for the indexing of electronic land use project and building
permit files to enable internet access for the public. (100% Land Development funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.30 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Kimberly Loda, M.D.,
in an amount not to exceed $218,400 to provide psychiatric services to mentally ill adults in West County for the period
October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. (100% Mental Health Realignment)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.31 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Robert
Green (dba East Bay Audiologists), effective September 1, 2013, to increase the payment limit by $70,000 to a new payment
limit of $530,000 to provide additional audiological evaluation services at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers,
with no change in the original term of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.32 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Agostini &
Associates, Inc., effective August 1, 2013, to increase the payment limit by $115,700 to a new payment limit of $615,700 to
provide additional temporary nursing registry services for Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers and the County’s
Detention Facility, with no change in the original term of November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. (100% Enterprise Fund
I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.33 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Modesto Residential
Living Center, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $120,450 to provide augmented board and care services for County-referred
mentally disordered clients for the period September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. (100% Mental Health Services Act)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Precyse
Solutions, LLC, effective May 1, 2013, to increase the payment limit by $130,223 to a new payment limit of $685,223 to
provide additional temporary medical coding and tumor registrar services at Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health
Centers, with no change in the original term of June 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services Department, a purchase
order with Professional Hospital Supply, Inc., in the amount of $27,000,000 for medical supplies and equipment, custodial
supplies and daily cart exchanges for Contra Costa Regional Medical and Health Centers for the period October 1, 2013
through September 30, 2016. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the
Institute for Healthcare Improvement, to extend the term from September 20, 2013 through December 31, 2013 with no change
in the payment limit of $419,756, to continue to provide consultation and technical support for Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center’s Chief Executive Officer. (100% Enterprise Fund I)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with St. Helena Hospital in
an amount not to exceed $400,000 to provide inpatient psychiatric hospital services for the period July 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014, including modified indemnification language. (100% Managed Care Allocation)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with The Center
for Common Concerns, Inc. (dba HomeBase), effective August 1, 2013, to increase the payment limit by $30,000 to a new
payment limit of $331,850, to provide additional consultation and technical assistance on the Behavioral Health Services
Division integration program planning and design and Behavioral Health Court coordination, with no change in the original
term of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. (6% Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, 30%
Federal Medi-Cal Administrative Activities, 9% Behavior Health Administration, 55% County General Funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, effective September 1, 2013, to increase the payment limit by $2,649
to a new payment limit of $215,316 to provide long-term care ombudsman services to seniors, with no change in the contract
term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (100% Federal)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.40 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Forensic Medical
Group for the addition of payment provisions related to private autopsies, with no change to the existing payment limit of
$650,000 or the original contract term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. (100% County General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE, the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute contract with San Bernardino County in an
amount not to exceed $25,000 to provide case management system software in the Coroner's Division for the period October 1,
2013 through June 30, 2014. (100% County General Fund)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
Other Actions
C.42 APPROVE the allocation and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of $156,830 in Park
Dedication Trust Funds to Community Housing Development Corporation to purchase the Multicultural Senior and Family
Center of North Richmond located at 515 Silver Avenue, North Richmond area; and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and
Development Director, or designee, to execute the appropriate documents. (100% Park Dedication funds)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.43 APPROVE the new medical staff, advancement to permanent staff, provisional extensions, membership in a secondary
department, additional privileges, biennial reappointments, biennial renewal of privileges, and resignations, and addition of a
privilege to the psychiatry form, as recommended by the Medical Executive Committee at their September 16, 2013 Meeting,
and by the Health Services Director.
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
C.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to renew Cardroom License Number 6, known as
"California Grand Casino", currently located at 5988 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco area, for the period November 26, 2013 through
November 25, 2014, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner. (Lamar V. Wilkinson, Owner)
AYE: District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace Andersen, District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho,
District IV Supervisor Karen Mitchoff
Other: District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover (ABSENT)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that
purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the Clerk of the Board to
a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651
Pine Street, First Floor, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours.
All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board
votes on the motion to adopt.
Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those
persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to
discussion and action by the Board. Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the Board of
Supervisors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Board of Supervisors, 651 Pine Street Room 106,
Martinez, CA 94553; by fax: 925-335-1913.
The County will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings who contact the
Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at (925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assistive listening device is
available from the Clerk, Room 106.
Copies of recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board. Please telephone the Office
of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make the necessary arrangements.
Forms are available to anyone desiring to submit an inspirational thought nomination for inclusion on the Board Agenda. Forms may be
obtained at the Office of the County Administrator or Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, California.
Applications for personal subscriptions to the weekly Board Agenda may be obtained by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board,
(925) 335-1900. The weekly agenda may also be viewed on the County’s Internet Web Page:
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Airport Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Mary N. Piepho) meets quarterly on the fourth Monday of the month at
12:30 p.m. at Director of Airports Office, 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.
The Family and Human Services Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Federal D. Glover) meets on the first Monday of
the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Finance Committee (Supervisors Federal D. Glover and John Gioia) meets on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in
Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Federal Glover) To be determined
The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Karen Mitchoff) meets on the second Monday of the month
at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Legislation Committee (Supervisors Karen Mitchoff and Mary N. Piepho) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Public Protection Committee (Supervisors John Gioia and Federal D. Glover) meets on the second Monday of the month at 11:00
a.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (Supervisors Candace Andersen and Mary N. Piepho) meets on
the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 101, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez.
Airports Committee December 23, 2013 12:30 p.m.See above
Family & Human Services Committee October 7, 2013 1:00 p.m. See above
Finance Committee October 14, 2013 1:30 p.m. See above
Hiring Outreach Oversight Committee October 14, 2013 2:30 p.m.See above
Internal Operations Committee October 7, 2013 - Special Mtg 10:00 a.m.See above
Legislation Committee October 3, 2013 11:00 a.m. See above
Public Protection Committee October 14, 2013 11:00 a.m. See above
Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee October 3, 2013 1:30 p.m. See above
PERSONS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENT OR WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE
AGENDA, MAY BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES
A LUNCH BREAK MAY BE CALLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD CHAIR
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of
Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and
written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCFPD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
DSRIP Delivery System Reform Incentive Program
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT Early State Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Mental Health)
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 First Five Children and Families Commission (Proposition 10)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS (State Dept of ) Health and Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
IHSS In-Home Supportive Services
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
OB-GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology
O.D. Doctor of Optometry
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI Super Urban Area Security Initiative
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UASI Urban Area Security Initiative
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee